Art and artists are sources of inspiration, power and renewal. They communicate emotions, philosophize in shapes and colours,
get established facts from their pedestal, stimulate different ways of thinking and often contribute to social awareness.

It is the ideology of Niek and Ellis Frans that something as vital as art should not be forgotten or shoved into a corner,
but should be accessible to a wide audience. That is why Niek and Ellis Frans started the FRANS & KAPMA FOUNDATION in 2009,
dedicated to art and artists.

Former chairman of the foundation Dr. Niek Frans: "Many artists make stunning paintings but suffer the misfortune that their
work does not fit in museum collections. This is a loss for the people as masterpieces never can be seen or gaining the praise
they deserve. Our Foundation will exhibit these works by means of rotation, so a broad audience may enjoy the works of those
artists, who have portrayed their environment, emotions and view on the world with such creative vigour".

Ellis Frans-Kapma

Niek Frans

Ellis Frans-Kapma, Secretary/Treasurer

The versatile Ellis is not only journalist but also a PR consultant and
copywriter. After having begun her career at the news paper
'Nieuwsblad van het Noorden' Ellis started her own PR company.
This company goes bij the name of MMS (Multi Media Services).
Ellis has interviewed a great deal of people as journalist but
also has extensive experience organising a plethora of fashion
and business events.
On the subject of fashion. Ellis was editor in chief of the most
influential shoe trade magazine in the Netherlands 'Schoenvisie' for
over 20 years.

Drawing (2005) by Dori Rijke

Niek Frans, former chairman and cofounder

Dr. Niek Frans is a psychologist who has studied clinical, social and
business psychology at the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam. After practice
studies in a therapeutic community for adult delinquents in the Netherlands,
in a therapeutic children's village in Sweden and therapeutic family homes
in Canada, he obtained his PhD at the University of Groningen.

After working
for several institutions, Niek started his own psychological consultancy bureau
more than 25 years ago. This bureau was specialized in the business end of
psychology such as executive search and also management and organizational
consulting,
www.franspartners.com. Niek is author of the book
'Manieren van kijken / Ways of looking'.

Drawing (2004) by Dori Rijke

The painting on the homepage is made by Flip Gaasendam.
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